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Category: MAIN COUNTY FEATURED NEWS

2024 UMass Garden Calendars Available for Purchase Through Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 

Calendars can be purchased online, in-person, and through the mail.  October 30, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) â€“ The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is pleased to announce the availability of the highly anticipated 2024 […]

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Shining a Green Light for Veterans in Barnstable County

Barnstable County to Participate in Operation Green Light for Veterans Barnstable County will illuminate Superior Court House, the cupola and statues in green light from November 6-12, during the week […]

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County Unveils Long Term Plan to Strengthen County Finances  

 At its October 25th meeting, the Board of Regional Commissioners was presented with a proposed financial plan to strengthen the County’s finances. The plan includes recommendations for County investments in capital projects, PFAS cleanup costs, and the creation of reserve funds to ensure long-term financial stability. 

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Wicked Wellness: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!

Learn the importance of annual mammograms in women between the ages of 40 and 70, brush up on the correct way to perform a self-breast exam, make healthy seasonal recipes […]

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SHINE Program Manager Kristina Whiton O’Brien Discusses Medicare Open Enrollment in Falmouth Community Television Interview

Open Enrollment for Medicare takes place October 15th through December 7th! Meeting with a certified SHINE volunteer during open enrollment may reduce your out-of-pocket medical and/or prescription drug costs. Additionally, […]

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Important Update: Barnstable County Fire Training Event

UPDATE: 10/25/23: We regret to announce the cancellation of the “Lower Cape Skills Day” training event scheduled for Saturday, October 28, 2023, due to low enrollment. We apologize for any […]

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National Drug Take Back Day October 23, 2023.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Saturday, October 28th, 2023 at your local police station.

This collection program protects our children, our water and our food supplies, and decrease prescription drug abuse by making it easier for you to properly dispose of unused or expired medication. This is a completely confidential program. No personal information will be collected.

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Advancing Public Health: Cape Cod’s Tobacco Control Program

About the County’s Tobacco Control Program The Department of Health and Environment’s Tobacco Control Program, led by Robert Collett, is a cornerstone in promoting public health and safeguarding our community. […]

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Dredging In Popponesset Approach Channel Wraps Up

The Barnstable County dredge program recently completed the dredging of the Popponesset approach channel. Readers are invited to read the full article in the Mashpee Enterprise for more details on the project’s completion and its impact on the local area.

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